WE MOVE THE WORLD TO PROTECT ANIMALS. Tell the world. Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. Together we can move the world to protect animals. Reptiles and amphibians are suffering in the wildlife trade, yet PetSmart continues to sell them, supporting this cruel trade. Sign the petition urging PetSmart to stop the sale of these animals. MARINE ANIMALS IN CAPTIVITY ONTARIO PASSES ANTI-WHISTLE-BLOWER “AG GAG” LAW By Lynn Kavanagh, our Farming Campaign Manager. Ontario government’s Bill-156, also known as the “Ag Gag” bill, passed in the legislature on June 17, 2020 with a vote in favour of 68-22 despite widespread opposition from animal protection organizations, the legal community, and journalists. This law increases fines for trespassing

on

CANADA’S ROLE IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE ON FARMS Farm animal welfare: The benefits. Humane farms are better for animals, people and the environment: Raising animals humanely can use less feed, fuel and water than intensive farming, reducing costs and pollution. Humane farms can create jobs, boost profits and keep local food supplies healthy. By farming crops and livestock, humane farms

can

TOP ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES OF 2020 SO FAR You gave four bears new lives at our sanctuaries in Romania and Pakistan. You gave 15-year-old Roxana a peaceful new life at our partner sanctuary, Libearty in Romania. She was bullied by other bears at Barlad Zoo so had to leave. Our partner in Pakistan, BRC, welcomed three new female bears to Balkasar sanctuary.

WILDLIFE. NOT PETS.

Many exotic pets start their lives free in the wild where they are captured to be sold into the pet trade. Research has shown that the exotic pet trade is a key threat to many species’ survival with large-scale poaching and theft from the wild devastating natural populations – adding to existing threats such habitat loss and the trade in wildlife for trophies, traditional medicine and THE CASE AGAINST MARINE MAMMALS IN CAPTIVITY Captive marine mammals suffer from a huge range of health problems, including extreme stress, neurotic behaviours and abnormal levels of aggression. Bottlenose dolphins are six times more likely to die immediately after capture from the wild and transfer between facilities. Annual mortality rates for captive orcas have improved

over the years

CANADA GETS A FAILING GRADE IN GLOBAL TEST OF ANIMAL Canada received a ‘D’ grade, alongside other countries including, Tanzania, Peru and the United States. Shockingly, not one country has obtained an ‘A’ grade. Sweden, the United Kingdom and Austria received the highest score with a ‘B’. However, there is room for improvement in these countries too. Some countries such as Morocco 5 REASONS NOT TO BUY AN EXOTIC PET Reason #3: They suffer in the pet trade. The journey for an animal in the global exotic pet trade is cruel – and often deadly. Either poached from the wild or bred in captivity on a farm, exotic pets are often shipped huge distances before reaching their final destination and can be deprived adequate shelter, food, room to roam, and WE MOVE THE WORLD TO PROTECT ANIMALS. Tell the world. Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. Together we can move the world to protect animals. Reptiles and amphibians are suffering in the wildlife trade, yet PetSmart continues to sell them, supporting this cruel trade. Sign the petition urging PetSmart to stop the sale of these animals. MARINE ANIMALS IN CAPTIVITY ONTARIO PASSES ANTI-WHISTLE-BLOWER “AG GAG” LAW By Lynn Kavanagh, our Farming Campaign Manager. Ontario government’s Bill-156, also known as the “Ag Gag” bill, passed in the legislature on June 17, 2020 with a vote in favour of 68-22 despite widespread opposition from animal protection organizations, the legal community, and journalists. This law increases fines for trespassing

on

CANADA’S ROLE IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE ON FARMS Farm animal welfare: The benefits. Humane farms are better for animals, people and the environment: Raising animals humanely can use less feed, fuel and water than intensive farming, reducing costs and pollution. Humane farms can create jobs, boost profits and keep local food supplies healthy. By farming crops and livestock, humane farms

can

TOP ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES OF 2020 SO FAR You gave four bears new lives at our sanctuaries in Romania and Pakistan. You gave 15-year-old Roxana a peaceful new life at our partner sanctuary, Libearty in Romania. She was bullied by other bears at Barlad Zoo so had to leave. Our partner in Pakistan, BRC, welcomed three new female bears to Balkasar sanctuary.

WILDLIFE. NOT PETS.

Many exotic pets start their lives free in the wild where they are captured to be sold into the pet trade. Research has shown that the exotic pet trade is a key threat to many species’ survival with large-scale poaching and theft from the wild devastating natural populations – adding to existing threats such habitat loss and the trade in wildlife for trophies, traditional medicine and THE CASE AGAINST MARINE MAMMALS IN CAPTIVITY Captive marine mammals suffer from a huge range of health problems, including extreme stress, neurotic behaviours and abnormal levels of aggression. Bottlenose dolphins are six times more likely to die immediately after capture from the wild and transfer between facilities. Annual mortality rates for captive orcas have improved

over the years

CANADA GETS A FAILING GRADE IN GLOBAL TEST OF ANIMAL Canada received a ‘D’ grade, alongside other countries including, Tanzania, Peru and the United States. Shockingly, not one country has obtained an ‘A’ grade. Sweden, the United Kingdom and Austria received the highest score with a ‘B’. However, there is room for improvement in these countries too. Some countries such as Morocco 5 REASONS NOT TO BUY AN EXOTIC PET Reason #3: They suffer in the pet trade. The journey for an animal in the global exotic pet trade is cruel – and often deadly. Either poached from the wild or bred in captivity on a farm, exotic pets are often shipped huge distances before reaching their final destination and can be deprived adequate shelter, food, room to roam, and CONTACT US | WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION Email: info@worldanimalprotection.ca. Registered Charitable No. 12971 9076 RR0001. World Animal Protection is the operating name of World Society for the Protection of Animals Canada. You can change or cancel your monthly donation at any time. Simply email info@worldanimalprotection.ca or call us at: 1 800 363 9772 to make

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CANADA’S ROLE IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE Canada is part of the legal and illegal wildlife trade. For example: Canadian bears are poached from the wild to supply gallbladders for the traditional medicine trade and bear bile products have been found for sale in Canada. Wild animals are hunted for ONTARIO HAS A NEW ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW The PAWS Act was passed after three readings in parliament and one public hearing, where we were selected to present our concerns about the bill, which occurred on November 29.. The main recommendations we presented to the committee included the following: A request to include the permitted list in the Act, which would give the government the possibility to determine which animals CRUEL BEAR BILE INDUSTRY IS THRIVING DESPITE PANDEMIC Bear bile is the problem, not the cure. Our report, Cruel Cures, comes just days after extremely disappointing news that the Chinese government recommends the use of a bear bile product, alongside a number of plant-based traditional medicines, to treat severe symptoms caused by COVID-19. This all the more shocking given that the handling of wild animals is believed to be the source of the THE ANIMALS YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE KEPT AS PETS IN CANADA The animals you won’t believe are kept as pets in Canada. "Altogether, an estimated 1.4 million wild animals are kept as pets in Canada." When you think of wild animals like crocodiles, leopards or tigers, you might think of foreign, exotic landscapes – like the

tropics of

CANADA GETS A FAILING GRADE IN GLOBAL TEST OF ANIMAL Canada received a ‘D’ grade, alongside other countries including, Tanzania, Peru and the United States. Shockingly, not one country has obtained an ‘A’ grade. Sweden, the United Kingdom and Austria received the highest score with a ‘B’. However, there is room for improvement in these countries too. Some countries such as Morocco ANNOUNCING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A message from our new Executive Director, Colin Saravanamuttoo: “I am excited to join World Animal Protection! Living and working around the world, I have seen first-hand the strong inter-dependence of people and animals. As a supporter and animal lover, I’ve seen World Animal Protection leading the way in protecting animals in the wild

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3 Foreword Canadians love animals and many share their homes with a range of pets. But an estimated 1.4 million wild animals, that are entirely unsuitable for domestication, are kept as pets in Canada.1 These animals often called ‘exotic’ pets are non-domesticated UNIVERSAL DECLARATION ON ANIMAL WELFARE Universal Declaration on animal Welfare The Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare: an agreement among people and nations to recognize that animals are sentient and can suffer, to respect their welfare needs and to end animal cruelty - for good. BEAR MARKETS: NORTH AMERICA (USA AND CANADA) Intact bear galls are sold for the highest price. Farmed bear bile powder is the next most expensive product, followed by manufactured bile products, which are the cheapest products available. WE MOVE THE WORLD TO PROTECT ANIMALS. Tell the world. Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. Together we can move the world to protect animals. Reptiles and amphibians are suffering in the wildlife trade, yet PetSmart continues to sell them, supporting this cruel trade. Sign the petition urging PetSmart to stop the sale of these animals. CONTACT US | WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION Email: info@worldanimalprotection.ca. Registered Charitable No. 12971 9076 RR0001. World Animal Protection is the operating name of World Society for the Protection of Animals Canada. You can change or cancel your monthly donation at any time. Simply email info@worldanimalprotection.ca or call us at: 1 800 363 9772 to make

the change to your

ONTARIO PASSES ANTI-WHISTLE-BLOWER “AG GAG” LAW By Lynn Kavanagh, our Farming Campaign Manager. Ontario government’s Bill-156, also known as the “Ag Gag” bill, passed in the legislature on June 17, 2020 with a vote in favour of 68-22 despite widespread opposition from animal protection organizations, the legal community, and journalists. This law increases fines for trespassing

on

TOP ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES OF 2020 SO FAR You gave four bears new lives at our sanctuaries in Romania and Pakistan. You gave 15-year-old Roxana a peaceful new life at our partner sanctuary, Libearty in Romania. She was bullied by other bears at Barlad Zoo so had to leave. Our partner in Pakistan, BRC, welcomed three new female bears to Balkasar sanctuary. THE ANIMALS YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE KEPT AS PETS IN CANADAYOU ARE NOT

WELCOME

The animals you won’t believe are kept as pets in Canada. "Altogether, an estimated 1.4 million wild animals are kept as pets in Canada." When you think of wild animals like crocodiles, leopards or tigers, you might think of foreign, exotic landscapes – like the

tropics of

IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE ON FARMS Farm animal welfare: The benefits. Humane farms are better for animals, people and the environment: Raising animals humanely can use less feed, fuel and water than intensive farming, reducing costs and pollution. Humane farms can create jobs, boost profits and keep local food supplies healthy. By farming crops and livestock, humane farms

can

ONTARIO HAS A NEW ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW In June 2019, the Ontario government set up the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre: 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). If you encounter animal abuse in Ontario, we encourage you to report it to this number. You can also contact your local police division to report animal cruelty and learn more about what you can do. THE CASE AGAINST MARINE MAMMALS IN CAPTIVITY Captive marine mammals suffer from a huge range of health problems, including extreme stress, neurotic behaviours and abnormal levels of aggression. Bottlenose dolphins are six times more likely to die immediately after capture from the wild and transfer between facilities. Annual mortality rates for captive orcas have improved

over the years

5 REASONS NOT TO BUY AN EXOTIC PET Reason #3: They suffer in the pet trade. The journey for an animal in the global exotic pet trade is cruel – and often deadly. Either poached from the wild or bred in captivity on a farm, exotic pets are often shipped huge distances before reaching their final destination and can be deprived adequate shelter, food, room to roam, and BEAR MARKETS: NORTH AMERICA (USA AND CANADA) Intact bear galls are sold for the highest price. Farmed bear bile powder is the next most expensive product, followed by manufactured bile products, which are the cheapest products available. WE MOVE THE WORLD TO PROTECT ANIMALS. Tell the world. Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. Together we can move the world to protect animals. Reptiles and amphibians are suffering in the wildlife trade, yet PetSmart continues to sell them, supporting this cruel trade. Sign the petition urging PetSmart to stop the sale of these animals. CONTACT US | WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION Email: info@worldanimalprotection.ca. Registered Charitable No. 12971 9076 RR0001. World Animal Protection is the operating name of World Society for the Protection of Animals Canada. You can change or cancel your monthly donation at any time. Simply email info@worldanimalprotection.ca or call us at: 1 800 363 9772 to make

the change to your

ONTARIO PASSES ANTI-WHISTLE-BLOWER “AG GAG” LAW By Lynn Kavanagh, our Farming Campaign Manager. Ontario government’s Bill-156, also known as the “Ag Gag” bill, passed in the legislature on June 17, 2020 with a vote in favour of 68-22 despite widespread opposition from animal protection organizations, the legal community, and journalists. This law increases fines for trespassing

on

TOP ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES OF 2020 SO FAR You gave four bears new lives at our sanctuaries in Romania and Pakistan. You gave 15-year-old Roxana a peaceful new life at our partner sanctuary, Libearty in Romania. She was bullied by other bears at Barlad Zoo so had to leave. Our partner in Pakistan, BRC, welcomed three new female bears to Balkasar sanctuary. THE ANIMALS YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE KEPT AS PETS IN CANADAYOU ARE NOT

WELCOME

The animals you won’t believe are kept as pets in Canada. "Altogether, an estimated 1.4 million wild animals are kept as pets in Canada." When you think of wild animals like crocodiles, leopards or tigers, you might think of foreign, exotic landscapes – like the

tropics of

IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE ON FARMS Farm animal welfare: The benefits. Humane farms are better for animals, people and the environment: Raising animals humanely can use less feed, fuel and water than intensive farming, reducing costs and pollution. Humane farms can create jobs, boost profits and keep local food supplies healthy. By farming crops and livestock, humane farms

can

ONTARIO HAS A NEW ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW In June 2019, the Ontario government set up the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre: 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). If you encounter animal abuse in Ontario, we encourage you to report it to this number. You can also contact your local police division to report animal cruelty and learn more about what you can do. THE CASE AGAINST MARINE MAMMALS IN CAPTIVITY Captive marine mammals suffer from a huge range of health problems, including extreme stress, neurotic behaviours and abnormal levels of aggression. Bottlenose dolphins are six times more likely to die immediately after capture from the wild and transfer between facilities. Annual mortality rates for captive orcas have improved

over the years

5 REASONS NOT TO BUY AN EXOTIC PET Reason #3: They suffer in the pet trade. The journey for an animal in the global exotic pet trade is cruel – and often deadly. Either poached from the wild or bred in captivity on a farm, exotic pets are often shipped huge distances before reaching their final destination and can be deprived adequate shelter, food, room to roam, and BEAR MARKETS: NORTH AMERICA (USA AND CANADA) Intact bear galls are sold for the highest price. Farmed bear bile powder is the next most expensive product, followed by manufactured bile products, which are the cheapest products available.

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MARINE ANIMALS IN CAPTIVITY Dolphins are perfectly evolved to live and flourish in their wild ocean home, not within the confines of a human-made concrete tank or artificial lagoon. Statistics of dolphin deaths during capture and confinement prove that dolphins do not belong in captivity. Wild dolphins can swim more than 40 miles a day - they engage in mating,

foraging

CANADA’S ROLE IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE Canada is part of the legal and illegal wildlife trade. For example: Canadian bears are poached from the wild to supply gallbladders for the traditional medicine trade and bear bile products have been found for sale in Canada. Wild animals are hunted for WILDLIFE ATTRACTION AND SANCTUARY CHECKLISTS If you answered yes to any of these, it is not an animal-friendly attraction. If the attraction claims to have rescued the wild animals under their care, use our checklist below to determine if it is a genuine sanctuary. Three elephants living at Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) in Thailand.

WILDLIFE. NOT PETS.

Many exotic pets start their lives free in the wild where they are captured to be sold into the pet trade. Research has shown that the exotic pet trade is a key threat to many species’ survival with large-scale poaching and theft from the wild devastating natural populations – adding to existing threats such habitat loss and the trade in wildlife for trophies, traditional medicine and GLOBAL STRATEGY 2015–2020 9 Our vision A world where animals live free from suffering Our vision is not an empty aspiration. It is a global necessity. Animal suffering

is not inevitable.

BILL S-203 PASSED. NOW WHAT? The historic victory of Bill S-203 (Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act), amends the Criminal Code, the Fisheries Act and Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act, to ban the keeping, breeding and trading in cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) for entertainment purposes. Those who break the law face fines up to $200,000. PETSMART SELLS SPECIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN PetSmart continues to sell animals regardless of the biodiversity crisis. Many reptile and amphibian populations are under pressure in the wild including Ball pythons, tortoises and chameleons. All these species are listed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to prevent further

decline

WEARABLE TECH KEEPS FARM ANIMALS HEALTHY TOO Banerjee et al., 2014. As the US egg industry moves towards cage-free systems over the next decade, it is important to develop housing that safeguards hen well-being. One of the features associated with cage-free housing that you don’t see in conventional cages is perches. Perches are great! WE MOVE THE WORLD TO PROTECT ANIMALS. Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. Together we can move the world to protect animals. CONTACT US | WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION World Animal Protection Canada. 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 960 Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3. Phone: 416 369 0044 Fax: 416 369 0147 Toll-Free:

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THE ANIMALS YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE KEPT AS PETS IN CANADAYOU ARE NOT

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Altogether, an estimated 1.4 million wild animals are kept as pets in Canada. These shocking figures reveal that Canada’s lax pet ownership laws are enabling a cruel and inhumane wildlife pet trade. ONTARIO PASSES ANTI-WHISTLE-BLOWER “AG GAG” LAW By Lynn Kavanagh, our Farming Campaign Manager . Ontario government’s Bill-156, also known as the “Ag Gag” bill, passed in the legislature on June 17, 2020 with a vote in favour of 68-22 despite widespread opposition from animal protection organizations,

the

TOP ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES OF 2020 SO FAR You moved Europe’s biggest retailer Carrefour to end piglet mutilations in Brazil. 92,000 people signed our petition asking Carrefour to commit to higher welfare standards – and it listened. IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE ON FARMS Farm animals are healthier when raised humanely. We campaign to improve farm animal welfare and change the most intensive forms of farming. We protect farm THE CASE AGAINST MARINE MAMMALS IN CAPTIVITY In 'The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity' report, we provide scientific evidence and ethical arguments to support the case that it is unacceptable to house marine mammals in captivity for the purpose of public display and tourist entertainment. ONTARIO HAS A NEW ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW The PAWS Act was passed after three readings in parliament and one public hearing, where we were selected to present our concerns about the bill, which occurred on November 29.. The main recommendations we presented to the committee included the following: A request to include the permitted list in the Act, which would give the government the possibility to determine which animals 5 REASONS NOT TO BUY AN EXOTIC PET Image: young Star tortoises are packaged in bags to be smuggled out of India. Reason #5: You can end up with more than you bargained for. Many owners buy an exotic pet because they want something a little more unusual than a cat or dog. BEAR MARKETS: NORTH AMERICA (USA AND CANADA) Intact bear galls are sold for the highest price. Farmed bear bile powder is the next most expensive product, followed by manufactured bile products, which are the cheapest products available. WE MOVE THE WORLD TO PROTECT ANIMALS. Our vision is a world where animals live free from cruelty and suffering. Together we can move the world to protect animals. CONTACT US | WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION World Animal Protection Canada. 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 960 Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3. Phone: 416 369 0044 Fax: 416 369 0147 Toll-Free:

1 800 363 9772

THE ANIMALS YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE KEPT AS PETS IN CANADAYOU ARE NOT

WELCOME

Altogether, an estimated 1.4 million wild animals are kept as pets in Canada. These shocking figures reveal that Canada’s lax pet ownership laws are enabling a cruel and inhumane wildlife pet trade. ONTARIO PASSES ANTI-WHISTLE-BLOWER “AG GAG” LAW By Lynn Kavanagh, our Farming Campaign Manager . Ontario government’s Bill-156, also known as the “Ag Gag” bill, passed in the legislature on June 17, 2020 with a vote in favour of 68-22 despite widespread opposition from animal protection organizations,

the

TOP ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES OF 2020 SO FAR You moved Europe’s biggest retailer Carrefour to end piglet mutilations in Brazil. 92,000 people signed our petition asking Carrefour to commit to higher welfare standards – and it listened. IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE ON FARMS Farm animals are healthier when raised humanely. We campaign to improve farm animal welfare and change the most intensive forms of farming. We protect farm THE CASE AGAINST MARINE MAMMALS IN CAPTIVITY In 'The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity' report, we provide scientific evidence and ethical arguments to support the case that it is unacceptable to house marine mammals in captivity for the purpose of public display and tourist entertainment. ONTARIO HAS A NEW ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW The PAWS Act was passed after three readings in parliament and one public hearing, where we were selected to present our concerns about the bill, which occurred on November 29.. The main recommendations we presented to the committee included the following: A request to include the permitted list in the Act, which would give the government the possibility to determine which animals 5 REASONS NOT TO BUY AN EXOTIC PET Image: young Star tortoises are packaged in bags to be smuggled out of India. Reason #5: You can end up with more than you bargained for. Many owners buy an exotic pet because they want something a little more unusual than a cat or dog. BEAR MARKETS: NORTH AMERICA (USA AND CANADA) Intact bear galls are sold for the highest price. Farmed bear bile powder is the next most expensive product, followed by manufactured bile products, which are the cheapest products available.

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Around the world, millions of animals like bears are suffering every day. You have the power to help stop the cruelty and help vulnerable animals lead safe, natural lives. ABOUT US | WORLD ANIMAL PROTECTION World Animal Protection is an animal welfare non-profit organization with local reach and global influence. Our Canadian office is located in Toronto and works alongside our country offices that are active in over 50 countries around the world. CANADA’S ROLE IN THE WILDLIFE TRADE In July 2020, World Animal Protection commissioned Northstar Research Partners to conduct an online survey among a nationally representative sample of Canadian residents to understand the perspective we have on

the wildlife trade.

MARINE ANIMALS IN CAPTIVITY World Animal Protection has been working to educate the public on the problem of keeping marine animals in captivity since 1991. We work in partnership with others to protect sea life around the world. WILDLIFE ATTRACTION AND SANCTUARY CHECKLISTS If you answered yes to any of these, it is not an animal-friendly attraction. If the attraction claims to have rescued the wild animals under their care, use our checklist below

WILDLIFE. NOT PETS.

Many exotic pets start their lives free in the wild where they are captured to be sold into the pet trade. Research has shown that the exotic pet trade is a key threat to many species’ survival with large-scale poaching and theft from the wild devastating natural populations – adding to existing threats such habitat loss and the trade in wildlife for trophies, traditional medicine and GLOBAL STRATEGY 2015–2020 9 Our vision A world where animals live free from suffering Our vision is not an empty aspiration. It is a global necessity. Animal suffering

is not inevitable.

PETSMART SELLS SPECIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN The world is in the midst of a biodiversity crisis. It is estimated that more than one million species will go extinct in the coming decade if individuals, companies, and governments continue operating the way they currently do. BILL S-203 PASSED. NOW WHAT? The historic victory of Bill S-203 (Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act), amends the Criminal Code, the Fisheries Act and Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act, to ban the keeping, breeding and trading in cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) for entertainment purposes. Those who break the law face fines up to $200,000. WEARABLE TECH KEEPS FARM ANIMALS HEALTHY TOO Banerjee et al., 2014. As the US egg industry moves towards cage-free systems over the next decade, it is important to develop housing that safeguards hen well-being. One of the features associated with cage-free housing that you don’t see in conventional cages is perches. Perches are great! Skip to main content

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